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Last Updated on Sunday, 31 May 2015 20:28

BG's Gymnastic Teams Do Well At both Local and State Levels.

Platinum Level Contestants

The Platinum Level girls competed in Erie for the PA State Championships and proved that the little town of Monessen can bring it. Pictured left is Talyn Zilka, age 14, placing 2nd on Bars, 3rd on Floor and 1st on Vault, giving Talyn the title of PA State Vault Champion for her age division. Talyn placed 4th in the All Around with a score of 35.80. Pictured right is Lauren Galiszewski (BG's only senior member), placing 4th on Vault and a 9.0 on floor, in the 17+ age division and finishing the season with and All Around score of 34.850. Pictured in back is Annya Kossol, with a 9.0 on Vault and 9.2 on Floor, with an outstanding 34.925 all around for the 16-year-old age division.

Gold Level Contestants

The Gold Level girls placed 5th out of 26 teams. Pictured are (l-r): Maria Vito (age 13), PA State Champion, taking 1st place on Bars and 3rd on Beam with a 9.1 on Floor and taking 2nd AA (all around) with a 36.525; Ashley Vail (age 13), with an AA score of 34.450; Abby Hresko (age 12), with a 36.050 AA score; Brooke Mihalik (age 11), PA State Champion, taking 1st on Bars and 2nd on Beam with a 9.225 on Floor and taking 3rd place AA with a score of 35.675; Kinsey Mihal (age 12), scoring a 9.05 on floor with an AA score of 34.525; Kayla Desak (age 10), 9.05 on Beam and a 9.025 on Floor with an AA of 35.300; Gianna Anderson (age 9), PA State 1st place Champion All Around in the age 9 division, with a 37.125, placing 1st on Vault, 3rd on Bars, 2nd on Beam and 2nd on Floor; Sarah Bury (age 12), placing 3rd on Vault, with a 9.05 on Bars and a 9.150 on Beam with an AA of 35.950; Hunter Kossar (age 10), placing 3rd on Floor with a 9.450 and finishing with an AA of 35.000; and Chase Kossar (age 10), with a 9.000 on Bars and a 9.275 on Floor and scoring a 35.225 in the AA.

All the girls have had a remarkable year and look forward to bringing it back next season. Congrats, girls!